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A Pet Minichu

Gretel, a wee Yorkie, Our constant loving companion for fourteen years Suddenly Left us bereft With great sadness we mourned with tears She left Always At heaven’s piers Stays Gretel, a wee Yorkie, With great sadness we mourned with tears Stays SECOND PLACE WINNER Written April 9, 2021 For “A Pet Minichu” Contest Sponsored by Mohan Chutani

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/10/2021 2:16:00 PM

YOu have really well written lines in your minichu, Milt. Congrats. I thought it was one of the best.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/10/2021 2:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, for your sweet, complimentary comments on my minichu. Gretel was very special to us.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/9/2021 5:29:00 AM

Beautiful! All the same, sad!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:04:00 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj. Gretel was a sweet little girl.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/12/2021 6:49:00 AM

Gretel is with Deb, waiting for you! No worries there!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2021 7:26:00 AM

Oh, I think so. Have you ever read "The Rainbow Bridge?" It's about our animals waiting for us. If there are no animals in heaven, then I'll just stay here!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/9/2021 12:25:00 PM

Hello Milton, it is always sad to lose a pet. We feel the loss because they are part of the family. enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/9/2021 3:31:00 PM

Hello Milton it is normal to miss her. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/9/2021 12:36:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene. I still miss her.